B4Where it all began. B4 started in Oxfordshire in 2006 and has continued to grow and expand to other areas.
B4, the premier business network in Oxfordshire, hosted a milestone event today – the PLATINUM 50th Celebration Breakfast at the iconic Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. It was the culmination of a year of significant growth of its Platinum Membership, reaching an impressive half-century.
Office Design Trends for 2024 The landscape of office spaces has undergone a transformative shift driven by evolving workplace strategies. In 2024, the focus is on delivering high-quality office environments with pleasing aesthetics in today’s workplaces to align with the changing expectations of businesses. Premium Workspace Demands: As companies explore reducing office footprints, the emphasis remains […]
Introduction: As we step into the New Year, the ever-evolving landscape of human resources (HR) and organisational development (OD) presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges for HR Professionals, Leaders, and Managers. From adapting to accommodate ongoing workforce needs or addressing emerging trends, January 2024 sets the stage for those responsible to proactively shape the […]
Here’s an overview of the key changes that will kick-in from the 1st of January 2024: Simplified Holiday Pay Calculations: The proposed changes permit rolled-up holiday pay for part-year workers and those with irregular working hours. Retained EU Case Law Clarification: Carryover of 4 weeks annual leave to the following year in cases where a […]
Blenheim Palace has announced the line-up of world-class designers, fashion houses, and labels that will feature in its biggest exhibition to date, Icons of British Fashion, opening in March 2024.
People who boost their income through online trading are being warned of a new crackdown by HMRC.
2023 has been a bumper year of over 70 events for B4 across our two communities in Oxfordshire and Shropshire with 2024 promising even more in terms of a bumper events calendar and some exciting new additions to the increasing list of benefits for B4 Members.
The future of transport and the challenges facing the development of smart, connected and autonomous vehicles was discussed at a two-day event at Oxford Brookes University earlier this month.
Up until January of this year B4 had enjoyed the support of a small group of Platinum Members who in turn enjoyed priority access to high-quality dinners at wonderful venues including Blenheim Palace, Saïd Business School, Nicholsons and Oxford University colleges.
Industry Celebration of 2023 Aston & James are delighted to have won the New Dealer of the Year award at The Office Friendly Awards 2023. The Office Friendly national industry awards Office Friendly was founded in 1994 when independent business supply resellers teamed up to achieve exclusive trading arrangements. They realised that the more you […]
A budding young artist’s beautifully designed costume has taken pride of place in Blenheim Palace’s spectacular reimagination of Sleeping Beauty.
Marc Winterton has been appointed Managing Director, Park Signalling.
